San Antonio enjoys a diverse industry portfolio that continues to strengthen and build upon the city's historic economic base. Diverse industry strengths have emerged in recent years, making San Antonio one of the most recession resistant economies in the country. Combining the global connections with a focus on jobs and investments the City seeks to create a globally competitive and internationally connected economic development environment that supports entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes toward investment and job creation.

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The Mayor and City Council are the community’s key decision makers. They focus on: the provision and efficiency of basic services; their district’s growth; capital improvement projects; land use and development; the city’s financial growth and economic development; and other important issues. Council members focus on how City policies not only meet the needs of their constituents, but also how they meet the goals of the entire community.

The 2014 City of San Antonio Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration marks the 27th anniversary of the City's celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. King. Join one of the largest marches and commemorations in the U.S. aimed at honoring and continuing Dr. King's legacy.

San Antonio is an amazing place. Throughout the SA 2020 process, you proved it by showing up in droves on weeknights and Saturdays to dream about our city`s future. At a time when other big American cities reflect the skeptical chords of our national discourse, we had local CEOs sitting side-by-side with grassroots activists in a dialogue that looked like folks chatting over the backyard fence.

Located just below the headwaters of the San Antonio River, Brackenridge Park and the surrounding area has been a gathering place since prehistoric times. There is evidence of human visitation and occupation extending back at least 11,000 years. Native American artifacts dating as early as 9200 B.C. have been found in the Olmos Basin and near Hildebrand Avenue. The Japanese Tea Garden, San Antonio Zoo and Sunken Garden Theatre are located at Brackenridge Park.

Luminaria is San Antonio's annual celebration of art and artists. Held in March and overseen by San Antonio's creative leaders, it is free of charge and showcases all art forms in an outdoor setting and inside various venues downtown. Luminaria spotlights San Antonio's cultural assets for local citizens and visitors alike.

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Job Descriptions

The Job Description Center offers information on all official job types within the City of San Antonio, including pay ranges. These jobs do not comprise the current job openings; see Current Job Opportunities for current openings with the City of San Antonio.

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The City of San Antonio uses NeoGov (Government Jobs) to display job opportunities and store application profiles and resumes. Once you have applied for a job with the City of San Antonio, you can check the status of your application or change your profile.

Americorps VISTA Opportunities

What is AmeriCorps VISTA?

Founded in 1994, AmeriCorps engages more than 80,000 Americans in intensive service each year at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups across the country.

AmeriCorps VISTA, an AmeriCorps program, provides full-time members to create and expand programs that bring low-income individuals and communities out of poverty.

AmeriCorps VISTA members are passionate and committed to their mission to bring individuals and communities out of poverty. Members make a year-long, full-time commitment to serve on a specific project at a nonprofit organization or public agency. They focus their efforts to build the organizational, administrative, and financial capacity of organizations that fight illiteracy, improve health services, foster economic development, and otherwise assist low-income communities. A living stipend, health coverage, relocation allowance, childcare allowance, and post-service Education Award are provided.

Join the City of San Antonio's AmeriCorps VISTA Team!

AmeriCorps VISTA members will be supporting work throughout the City of San Antonio in the Library, Human Services, and EastPoint & Real Estate Services Departments, as well as SA2020. Summary information about the available opportunities is below. For detailed information and to apply for one of these opportunities, visit the AmeriCorps website.

Apply for the AmeriCorps VISTA opportunities below. A monthly stipend of $973 is available by AmeriCorps. Please see each position for specific details.

Note: Participating in the AmeriCorps VISTA program is not employment with the City of San Antonio. Click here to apply for employment with the City of San Antonio.

City Council & Internship Opportunities

City council Opportunities

At times, our City Council offices have vacancies for qualified individuals. If you are interested in serving our City Council and supporting City Council members' efforts in their respective districts, please review the opportunities listed below.

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Management Fellows program

Start Your CareerDeep in the Heart!

Since 2007, the City of San Antonio, Texas has offered emerging local government professionals with the opportunity to immerse themselves in local government management and develop real word skills and experience as part of the Management Fellow Program. This nationally-recognized 12-month program, will give you the opportunity to complete important projects and work along side key leaders of the nation's 7th largest city. Each Management Fellow will receive the opportunity to spend four months in each of the following departments:

the City Manager's Office

the Office of Management and Budget

one operating department

Management Fellows will be exposed to multiple challenges that local governments face today, as well as new and innovative methods to deal with these challenges.

Each rotation will provide the Management Fellows with a broad base of experience that will benefit both the individual employee as well as the City in the future.

Upon completion of the 12-month program, City staff will work with each Management Fellow to help them find a full-time position that matches their individual career interests.

Currently Accepting Applications!

We are currently accepting applications for the next class of Management Fellows expected to begin in June 2015

San Antonio Police Department Careers

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The San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) takes applications year round, and we are constantly looking for motivated and talented people to join our team. Please contact our recruiters with any questions or issues.